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Bolt became the first man in history to claim the Olympic sprint treble all in world record times when he took gold in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay, quickly becoming a Games legend with his trademark pre and post-race exuberance.

Now the 22-year-old has signed up to run the 100m at the two-day meeting in London on July 24 and 25, and said: "I'm definitely looking forward to running in London at the Aviva London Grand Prix. London is a great meet and the fans there really get behind everyone. I normally base myself there during the summer so it is like a second home."

He added: "As usual there will be strong competition but I guess that's what I'll need ahead of the World Championships."

Bolt has won the 200m in London for the last two years, last summer clocking 19.76 seconds - the fastest ever over that distance on British soil.

Now he cannot wait to show the London crowd what he is capable of over the shorter sprint.

Bolt said: "Last year at Crystal Palace, I felt great running the 200m. To win there in such style gave me a lot of pleasure.

"That helped to build my confidence towards achieving the three gold medals in Beijing a few weeks later.

"This year will be my fifth year in a row competing at Crystal Palace. On all four previous occasions I've run in the 200m so it will be good to go out there and see what I can do in the 100m. I'm sure I'll be able to put a show on for the fans."